Michigan Residents Defend Community Against Chinese Corporate Intrusion
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A resounding triumph for local activism echoed through Michigan as small-town residents successfully halted a significant project linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
The proposed $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery plant by Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of a Chinese company, faced fierce opposition from the local community. Residents of Green Charter Township rallied together, raising alarms about the firm’s ties to the CCP and demanding transparency in dealings that could threaten American interests.
After a prolonged grassroots campaign, the momentum reached a pivotal point with the suspension of Gotion's permit application, marking a significant victory for the concerned citizens.
Republican Michigan Rep. John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on the CCP, applauded the residents’ efforts, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing American values and sovereignty over foreign interests. “The people of Mecosta County deserve recognition for standing firm against what could easily have become a takeover of their community,” Moolenaar declared.
The grassroots movement began to gain traction in 2023 after revelations about Gotion's connection to the CCP emerged. Reports documented that Gotion High-Tech was required to establish a Chinese Communist Party organization and was found to employ hundreds of CCP members. These revelations galvanized local residents, prompting them to attend board meetings and voice their concerns, ultimately leading to the recall of township officials complicit in advancing the project.
Joseph Cella, a former U.S. Ambassador to Fiji during the Trump administration and a key figure in the Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group, criticized local leaders for bringing a CCP-tied company into their community. Cella noted the importance of vigilance and due diligence in partnerships with foreign entities, especially those aligned with adversarial governments.
In this remarkable example of grassroots democracy, citizens rallied to protect their way of life and infrastructure. They opposed not just a foreign corporation but also the collusion of local politicians, which they viewed as compromising their community's integrity. “In America, you don’t get to completely upend a community and our way of life without the consent of the people who live here,” said Lori Brock, a leader of the opposition movement.
The bold stand taken by these Michiganders not only showcases the power of community activism but also serves as a reminder that American citizens will fight to protect their freedoms and interests against external threats. The defeat of this project underscores the vital need for transparency and accountability in governance and serves as an encouraging sign for those who believe in local governance driven by the will of the people.
As the dust settles, one critical message resonates: when it comes to safeguarding American values, every voice matters, and communities stand ready to push back against any perceived encroachment on their rights and way of life.
Sources:
mediaite.com
dailycallernewsfoundation.org
finance.yahoo.com
The proposed $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery plant by Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of a Chinese company, faced fierce opposition from the local community. Residents of Green Charter Township rallied together, raising alarms about the firm’s ties to the CCP and demanding transparency in dealings that could threaten American interests.
After a prolonged grassroots campaign, the momentum reached a pivotal point with the suspension of Gotion's permit application, marking a significant victory for the concerned citizens.
Republican Michigan Rep. John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on the CCP, applauded the residents’ efforts, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing American values and sovereignty over foreign interests. “The people of Mecosta County deserve recognition for standing firm against what could easily have become a takeover of their community,” Moolenaar declared.
The grassroots movement began to gain traction in 2023 after revelations about Gotion's connection to the CCP emerged. Reports documented that Gotion High-Tech was required to establish a Chinese Communist Party organization and was found to employ hundreds of CCP members. These revelations galvanized local residents, prompting them to attend board meetings and voice their concerns, ultimately leading to the recall of township officials complicit in advancing the project.
Joseph Cella, a former U.S. Ambassador to Fiji during the Trump administration and a key figure in the Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group, criticized local leaders for bringing a CCP-tied company into their community. Cella noted the importance of vigilance and due diligence in partnerships with foreign entities, especially those aligned with adversarial governments.
In this remarkable example of grassroots democracy, citizens rallied to protect their way of life and infrastructure. They opposed not just a foreign corporation but also the collusion of local politicians, which they viewed as compromising their community's integrity. “In America, you don’t get to completely upend a community and our way of life without the consent of the people who live here,” said Lori Brock, a leader of the opposition movement.
The bold stand taken by these Michiganders not only showcases the power of community activism but also serves as a reminder that American citizens will fight to protect their freedoms and interests against external threats. The defeat of this project underscores the vital need for transparency and accountability in governance and serves as an encouraging sign for those who believe in local governance driven by the will of the people.
As the dust settles, one critical message resonates: when it comes to safeguarding American values, every voice matters, and communities stand ready to push back against any perceived encroachment on their rights and way of life.
Sources:
mediaite.com
dailycallernewsfoundation.org
finance.yahoo.com
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